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00:00Hello, and welcome to your weekly roundup of the best personal finance stories and money-saving tips.
00:05I'm Alex Nelson, here to keep you in the know. Let's dive straight into the headlines.
00:17First up, if you're planning some travel in the coming months, you're in luck.
00:21The Department for Transport is running its huge annual rail sale. From January the 14th to the 20th,
00:27you can grab selected advance and off-peak fares at up to 50% off.
00:31That's right.
00:32Tickets from Liverpool to London for just £7, or from Nottingham to Manchester for under £10.
00:38The sale covers thousands of routes across the UK, including major operators like Transport for Wales and ScotRail.
00:44But, act fast. These discounted tickets are expected to sell out quickly,
00:48so make sure you book early at the National Rail website or check with your local train operator.
00:53Next, some sad news for movie lovers.
00:56Cineworld, one of the UK's biggest cinema chains, is closing several locations, including its multiplex in Nottingham.
01:03This marks part of the company's ongoing restructuring, which will also see cinemas in places like Castleford and Northampton close by January the 19th.
01:12If you're a regular at any of these locations, it might be time to make the most of your visits before they shut down for good.
01:18No word yet on further closures, but we'll keep an eye on this for you.
01:22And finally, for anyone who loves a Greggs snack, I'm afraid I've got some bad news.
01:27The iconic bakery chain has increased the prices of some of its most popular items, including sausage rolls, coffee and doughnuts.
01:35Due to rising costs like higher staff wages and the incoming hike to national insurance rates,
01:40the price of a sausage roll is up by five pence to £1.30, and other items are seeing price hikes of around 4%.
01:47While this may not break the bank, it's worth keeping an eye on your favourite snacks the next time you pop in.
01:52That's all for this week's personal finance news.
01:55Whether you're looking to save on train travel or bracing for rising snack prices, we'll keep you informed.
02:00I'll see you next week with more tips and stories.
02:02Take care.